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2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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NU 4850 - Senior Nursing Preceptorship (ASD)

2 lecture hours 15 lab hours 7 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on the synthesis of professional nursing concepts. Through clinical immersion in a selected area of practice and under mentorship of a preceptor, students transition into the role of the professional nurse. (prereq:  NU 4711 , NU 4600 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Provide competent, caring, holistic nursing care through analytical use of the nursing process (Level 4, Nursing Care)
  • Synthesize research findings and knowledge from the humanities and sciences into professional nursing practice (Level 4, Evidence-Based Practice)
  • Provide leadership when collaborating with other health care team members (Level 4, Collaboration)
  • Consistently employ appropriate and effective communication skills in nursing practice (Level 4, Communication)
  • Integrate principles of health promotion, maintenance and health restoration to empower clients to achieve optimal health (Level 3, Nursing Care)
  • Integrate knowledge gained from historical perspectives into one’s nursing practice (Level 4, Professional Role)
  • Assume a professional role that is responsive to the needs of society (Level 4, Professional Role).
  • Establish a pattern of lifelong learning (Level 4, Professional Role)
  • Integrate appropriate technology when providing professional nursing care (Level 4, Technology).
  • Integrate critical thinking skills in the clinical arena (Level 4, Critical Thinking)

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Reflective practice
  • Caring
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Transitioning to practice
  • Graduate Nurse Interviewing

Laboratory Topics
  • Clinical Focus: Clinical Immersion

Coordinator
Josanne Wollenhaupt



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